RFB-161-25 DJJ-Boyd Facility Upgrades Ashland, Kentucky

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking bids for comprehensive facility upgrades at the Boyd Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Ashland through Request for Bid (RFB) 785-2500000342. The project involves extensive renovation of an existing cell block, including converting previously converted office space back to an operational cell block configuration, constructing a new CMU partition wall to separate classroom and office areas, and renovating shower facilities to meet ADA compliance standards. Specific scope of work includes separating a double cell into two individual cells, installing new security plumbing fixtures, floor drains, LED lighting, and exhaust units. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET at the facility location, and all bids must be electronically submitted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by January 27, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Bidders are required to register through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at vss.ky.gov, with registration typically taking 24-48 hours to complete, and project specifications are available at no cost through stateofkyplanroom.com. The bid opening will be conducted via a public conference call at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on the closing date.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, all bidders must complete vendor registration through the state's procurement system. Contractors interested in bidding must have demonstrated experience in institutional facility renovation, particularly in juvenile detention center environments, with specific capabilities in security infrastructure, plumbing, electrical, and ADA compliance modifications. The project appears to be a targeted renovation initiative with infrastructure improvements focused on enhancing the functionality and safety of the detention center's physical plant. Though no precise budget range is specified in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the renovations suggests a substantial capital investment. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation, complete the mandatory registration process, attend the site visit, and prepare detailed electronic submissions that demonstrate technical capability, compliance with specifications, and competitive pricing for the proposed facility upgrades.